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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 328.32 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 328.32 and 208.64 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 328.32 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/328.32 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 328.32 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 68,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,500.68/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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